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Penn State is a big place with plenty of opportunities to be part of the nameless crowd. Lutheran Student Community will give you a chance to be part of a community where people talk, listen and share the challenges and joys of campus life.
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Come as you are! š³ļøāš
The Lutheran Student Community of Penn State is an intentionally safe place ā open to all students ā regardless of faith background, church denominational history, economic status, political affiliation, ancestry, color, national origin, race, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability or handicap, political persuasion, age, or academic standing.
Worship with us ⛪
There are plenty of opportunities with our community. Weekly worship is offered Thursdays on campus at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center, as well as Sunday services in the morning and evening at Grace Lutheran Church on South Garner Street.
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Need someone to talk to? 👂🏼
Donāt know what you believe? Struggling with relationships? Need a listening ear? If you are feeling distressed or troubled, if you canāt quite sort things out, if you just want to talk, you are welcome to contact our Campus Minister, Alicia Anderson. Part of why our staff is here is so that we can provide emotional, spiritual, and other support to students when they most need it!
Alicia is available by email at ara2@psu.edu or by text or phone at (814) 360-0601.
Recent Blog Posts
Weekly Prayer: Feb 23rd
God of Sun and Stars, You bring light to our world. Your star lights the deep night. Your face shines like the sun. As the star guided the magi,Ā guide me with your words and your presence. As you were transformed on the mountain, change...
Matthew 17:1-9
1Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves.Ā 2And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white.Ā 3Suddenly there app...
Ash Wednesday – Feb 28th
Lent begins on Wednesday, February 26th with Ash Wednesday. There are several options as you begin your Lenten observance: āAshes for the Journeyā where you can have the sign of the cross marked on your forehead outside Palmer Art Mu...
Grad Student Potluck Dinner
Grad students and their spouses/partners /families are welcome at everything we offer, but sometimes it seems good to gather together as graduate students. This Friday, February 28th, we are inviting Grad students to gather for a Potluck...
Weekly Prayer: February 18
God of creation, Thank you for the ever-changing variety of weather. Here in this place, where I am forever surprised at how much one day can differ from the next, guide me to see the gifts and beauty in each day. Let each sunny day re...
Weekly Prayer: February 11th
God of love, Help me to pray for the people I struggle with. Help me to pray for those who wrong me or others. Help me to pray for my enemies. Help them in what is difficult. Lift them up as they face worries and burdens. Heal their illn...